Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Sacramento Kings odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Sacramento Kings (20-35) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (28-25) Tuesday at the Golden 1 Center for a 10 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Kings odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota won its fourth straight game – and improved to 4-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last four games – by crushing the Pistons 118-105 Sunday, barely covering as 12.5-point home favorites. Over the past two weeks, the T-Wolves are 5-2 straight up (SU) and 4-3 ATS.

Sactown alternated wins and losses over its past four games with the most recent being a 113-103 win as a 7.5-point home favorite against the Thunder Saturday. The Kings are 2-5 SU and 4-3 ATS in the last 14 days.

The T-Wolves beat the Kings 107-97 in Minnesota Nov. 17, covering as 2.5-point favorites.

A report broke Tuesday afternoon that the Kings agreed to trade SG Buddy Hield, PG Tyrese Haliburton and C Tristan Thompson for PF Domantas Sabonis, SF Justin Holiday and SG Jeremy Lamb to the Indiana Pacers. But these new players won’t be available for Sactown Tuesday night.

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Timberwolves at Kings odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Timberwolves -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Kings +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
  • Against the spread: Timberwolves -6.5 (-115) | Kings +6.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Timberwolves at Kings key injuries

Timberwolves

  • PG Patrick Beverley (ankle) questionable
  • C Reid Naz (knee) questionable
  • SG D’Angelo Russell (shin) questionable

Kings

  • PF Marvin Bagley III (ankle) questionable
  • PG De’Aaron Fox (ankle) questionable

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Timberwolves at Kings odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 124, Kings 112

Money line

PASS.

I’m confident enough in Minnesota to just lay the points and would never bet an NBA regular-season favorite as high as the Timberwolves (-300).

Minnesota is 6-2 SU as a road favorite (plus-7.8 margin of victory) and Sactown is 8-9 SU as a home underdog (minus-4.0 margin of victory).

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES -6.5 (-115) for 1 unit because this is just a terrible matchup for the Kings.

Minnesota crashes the glass, pressures ball handlers and gets out in transition. All of these are areas of weakness for Sacramento.

The T-Wolves rank sixth or better in points off of turnovers, second-chance points and fast-break points per game (PPG). Whereas the Kings’ defense ranks 22nd or worse in all those metrics.

Furthermore, Minnesota C Karl-Anthony Towns has dominated Sactown throughout his career. KAT is averaging 23.2 PPG on 65.0% true shooting (.551/.450/.817) with 11.8 rebounds per game and a plus-16 net rating in 21 career games versus the Kings.

Also, sharp money has steamed the T-Wolves from a 3.5-point opening favorite up to the current price.

But I still think there’s value in Minnesota at this number because the T-Wolves are 3-0-1 ATS in their last four meetings against the Kings, 10-3 ATS in away games versus teams with a losing record and 4-1 ATS when laying 5-7 points.

The TIMBERWOLVES -6.5 (-115) is my favorite bet in this game.

Over/Under

PASS.

Minnesota’s offense has been on fire lately (first in offensive rating over the past five games at 123.7) and Sactown has one of the worst defenses in the NBA.

But the T-Wolves might need to do most of the lifting in this game for the Over to cash. Especially since the Kings could be without Fox and just traded away their third-and fourth-leading scorers.

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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Denver Nuggets (28-21) stop by Target Center Tuesday to play the Minnesota Timberwolves (25-25) at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Denver is on a five-game win streak with the latest being a 136-100 beatdown of the Bucks in Milwaukee Sunday. The Nuggets are 8-2 straight-up (SU) but just 4-5-1 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10 games.

Minnesota stopped its two-game losing skid by crushing the Utah Jazz 126-106 Sunday. The T-Wolves are 5-5 SU and 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games.

These teams are both 1-1 SU and ATS in their first two meetings this season with the road team winning and covering each contest.

Nuggets at Timberwolves odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Nuggets +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Timberwolves -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Nuggets +4.5 (-115) | Timberwolves -4.5 (-107)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Nuggets at Timberwolves key injuries

Nuggets

  • Nikola Jokic (toe) questionable
  • PG Jamal Murray (knee) out

Timberwolves

  • SG D’Angelo Russell (shin) questionable
  • PG Patrick Beverley (ankle) questionable

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Nuggets at Timberwolves odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 122, Nuggets 110

Money line

PASS.

I’m on Minnesota to win outright but the Timberwolves (-180) is too rich for my blood considering we don’t know the official starting lineups yet. For what it’s worth, Denver is 7-8 SU as a road underdog and Minnesota is 11-4 SU as a home favorite.

Against the spread

BET the TIMBERWOLVES -4.5 (-107) because based on the line movement and some simple logic, I’m anticipating the Nuggets will be without the reigning MVP Jokic.

Denver opened up as a 3-point underdog but that number has increased up to the current price after Jokic randomly landed on the injury report.

The Nuggets are in the front end of back-to-back games and play the Utah Jazz Wednesday in a primetime game so I’m gambling that they’ll rest Jokic tonight and have him suit up against Utah.

The absence of Jokic in this game would be massive. Jokic is arguably playing better this season compared to his MVP turn last season and has the best on/off net rating in the NBA.

T-Wolves C Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the best bigs in the league and Minnesota is third in offensive rebounding rate. Not having Jokic available means KAT should feast on Denver’s interior and the Nuggets’ rebounding rates plummet when Jokic is off the floor.

There’s also a chance Minnesota gets good injury luck if Russell returns to action. The T-Wolves score 12.6 more points per 100 possessions when Russell is on the floor, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG) and he grades in the 94th percentile of point guards in adjusted on/off net rating (per CTG).

BET the TIMBERWOLVES -4.5 (-120) for 1 unit.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 229.5 (-115) for a one-third unit because my favorite play is Minnesota laying the points.

However, Denver is 8-2 O/U in the last 10 games, Minnesota is 7-1 O/U in its last eight as a favorite and the Nuggets are fourth in 3-point shooting in January while the T-Wolves are 28th in defensive 3-point percentage.

The T-Wolves should be able to score a bunch of easy points off of turnovers Denver is 21st in offensive turnover rate (TOV%) whereas Minnesota is second in defensive TOV% and first in points off of turnovers per game.

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Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Utah Jazz at Minnesota Timberwolves odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (24-25) host the Utah Jazz (30-20) Sunday at Target Center for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Jazz vs. Timberwolves odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Timberwolves return home after a 1-2 road trip. They are coming off back-to-back losses at Golden State (124-115 Thursday) and at Phoenix (134-124 Friday).

Utah has lost six of its past seven games – going 1-5-1 against the spread (ATS) – including four straight with the most recent being a 119-109 loss at Memphis Friday.

This will be the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the two teams. The Jazz won the first three with a 1-1-1 ATS record.

Jazz at Timberwolves odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Jazz -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Timberwolves +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Jazz -1.5 (-108) | Timberwolves +1.5 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Jazz at Timberwolves key injuries

Jazz

  • Rudy Gobert (calf) out
  • SG Donovan Mitchell (concussion) questionable

Timberwolves

  • PG Patrick Beverley (ankle) questionable
  • PG D’Angelo Russell (shin) questionable

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Jazz at Timberwolves odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Timberwolves 121, Jazz 111

Money line

BET TIMBERWOLVES (+100) for 1.25 units because this is a terrible matchup for the Jazz with Gobert out of the lineup. Utah is 1-7 in games Gobert misses, and T-Wolves C Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the best big men in the NBA.

KAT ranks in the top 20 of PER and effective field-goal shooting (eFG%). Gobert was awesome in the first three Jazz-Timberwolves meetings this season, averaging 15.7 points and 14.3 rebounds per game with a plus-28 net rating.

Utah’s defense falls off dramatically when Gobert isn’t in the game. He grades in the 97th percentile of bigs in adjusted on/off defensive rating, according to CleaningTheGlass.com (CTG).

Utah allows 10 fewer points per 100 possessions when Gobert is on the floor but 5 more points per 100 possessions when backup C Hassan Whiteside is on the floor.

Gobert’s absence will allow easier access to the bucket for T-Wolves second-year SF Anthony Edwards, who’s one of the best athletes and penetrators in the Association.

Utah opponents are shooting 4.0% worse at the rim when Gobert is in the game and 2.2% better when Whiteside is in, per CTG. Edwards should have no problem scoring.

BET 1.25 units on the TIMBERWOLVES (+100).

Against the spread

PASS. I’m confident enough to just bet Minnesota SU.

Over/Under

BET OVER 226.5 (-107) for a three-fourths unit only because I like the Minnesota sides more than the total in this game.

However, the T-Wolves are second in adjusted-offensive rating in January and the Jazz are 25th in adjusted defensive rating.

Also, Utah is one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the NBA and Minnesota is 19th in defensive eFG%.

The T-Wolves play at the fourth-fastest pace in the league and the Jazz play a higher frequency of transition basketball when Gobert is off the floor.

BET OVER 226.5 (-107).

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Phoenix Suns (38-9) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (24-24) Friday at the Footprint Center for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Suns odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Minnesota is playing its second game in as many nights. The Timberwolves lost 124-115 at the Golden State Warriors as 6.5-point road underdogs Thursday. Since Jan. 16, the T-Wolves are 4-2 straight-up (SU) and 2-4 against the spread (ATS).

Phoenix is on an 8-game winning streak (5-3 ATS), which includes back-to-back victories in a home-and-away series with the Utah Jazz Monday and Wednesday.

The Suns (-4) eked past the T-Wolves 99-96, but failed to cover as road favorites in their first meeting Nov. 15.

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Timberwolves at Suns odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Timberwolves +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Suns -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +7.5 (-107) | Suns -7.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Timberwolves at Suns key injuries

Timberwolves

  • PG Patrick Beverley (ankle) questionable
  • SG Jaylen Nowell (sacrum) probable
  • PG D’Angelo Russell (shin) questionable
  • PF Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) questionable

Suns

  • Deandre Ayton (ankle) out
  • PF Jae Crowder (wrist) out
  • JaVale McGee (knee) out
  • PG Cameron Payne (wrist) out

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Timberwolves at Suns odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 118, Timberwolves 114

Money line

PASS with a heavy “lean” toward the Timberwolves (+300). I like Minnesota plus the points and generally will sprinkle on an underdog’s money line when betting them to cover the spread.

Against the spread

BET TIMBERWOLVES +7.5 (-107) for 1 unit.

The Suns -8.5 are without two bigs in starter Ayton and backup McGee, so expect a big game for Minnesota C Karl-Anthony Towns against Phoenix C Bismack Biyombo, who just signed with the club this January.

KAT was sensational in Minnesota’s loss to Phoenix earlier this season, scoring 35 points on 10-for-19 shooting with 13 rebounds against a fully loaded Suns squad.

The reason Phoenix won outright was that T-Wolves SF Anthony Edwards had an uncharacteristically bad night. He scored just 9 points on 2-for-11 shooting and committed 6 turnovers.

However, Edwards has been ballin’ lately, averaging 23.9 points on 61.2% true shooting (.474/.388/.836) with a 117 offensive rating in January.

Edwards loves to attack the rim and paint. Phoenix’s only good rim protector is McGee. Opponents shoot 2.2% better at the rim when Biyombo is on the floor.

Finally, there’s a line freeze in the betting market since a vast majority of the action is on the Suns, according to Pregame.com and the Yahoo! Sports app. Phoenix opened as a 9-point favorite and it’s a red flag whenever sportsbooks make the more popular side cheaper.

BET the TIMBERWOLVES +7.5 (-107) for 1 unit.

Over/Under

SLIGHT LEAN to the OVER 230.5 (-112) for a small wager if at all, because I prefer the Minnesota side more than the total.

Over the past two weeks, the T-Wolves are fifth in adjusted-offensive rating and the Suns are second. Also, both teams play at a top-eight pace.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (24-23) head to the Chase Center Thursday for a 10 p.m. ET game with the Golden State Warriors (35-13). Below, we look at the Timberwolves vs. Warriors odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Golden State won its third straight game Tuesday by crushing Dallas 130-92 at home. Over the past two weeks, the Warriors are 5-3 straight-up (SU) and 3-4-1 against the spread (ATS).

Minnesota fended off the Trail Blazers in Portland for a 109-107 win as 3-point road favorites Tuesday. The T-Wolves are 4-2 SU and 2-4 ATS in the last 14 days.

These teams are tied 1-1 SU and ATS in their head-to-head series this season with the home team winning and covering both games.

Timberwolves at Warriors odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Timberwolves +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Warriors -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Timberwolves +6.5 (-120) | Warriors -6.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Timberwolves at Warriors key injuries

Timberwolves

  • PG Patrick Beverley (ankle) questionable

Warriors

  • PF Draymond Green (calf) out
  • SF Andre Iguodala (hip) out
  • James Wiseman (knee) out

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Timberwolves at Warriors odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Warriors 121, Timberwolves 117

Money line

PASS because I only “lean” to Minnesota plus the points but don’t like it enough to sprinkle on the Timberwolves (+205).

But, the Warriors (-260) are the best team at home by adjusted net rating and this is a primetime matchup versus a young and up-and-coming T-Wolves team.

Also, Warriors wing Andrew Wiggins always balls versus his former team, and Golden State just diced up a good Dallas defense for 130 points.

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-120) mostly because they are well-rested and are playing a fatigued Warriors -6.5 (-105).

For instance, this is Golden State’s fifth game in the past seven days whereas Minnesota is only playing in its third game.

Granted, both teams last played Tuesday, but the T-Wolves are 7-5 ATS (plus-4.0 ATS margin) with a rest advantage, and the Warriors are 6-9-1 ATS with a rest disadvantage.

However, most of the other trends point towards Golden State, and my favorite play in this game is the Over.

“LEAN” TIMBERWOLVES +6.5 (-120).

Over/Under

BET the OVER 229.5 (-107) for 1 unit because this total has been steamed from the 228-point opener up to the current price for several valid reasons.

Namely, two of three referees assigned to this game have officiated way more Overs than Unders. In fact, the officiating crew has a combined 56-41 O/U, which is a 57.7% rate to the Over.

Furthermore, Minnesota is 7-2 O/U over the past nine games, 6-0 O/U in its last six versus teams with a winning record, and the Over has cashed in five consecutive Timberwolves-Warriors.

Both teams play at an above-average pace, have an above-average offensive rebounding rate and rank in the top-three in 3-point attempt rate.

Lastly, Golden State’s offensive edge is obviously its Hall of Fame backcourt. Minnesota forces a ton of turnovers, which transitions into easy buckets whereas the Warriors can be clumsy with the ball (29th in offensive turnover rate).

The OVER 229.5 (-107) is my favorite wager in this game.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Indiana Pacers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Indiana Pacers NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Indiana Pacers (22-27) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (13-38) Wednesday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Pacers odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Minnesota ended a two-game skid by beating the Sacramento Kings 116-106 as a 3.5-point home underdog Monday. Over the past two weeks, the Timberwolves are just 3-4 straight up but they covered the spread in five of those seven games.

Indiana was crushed 113-97 by the Chicago Bulls Tuesday as a 2-point home underdog but was without PG Malcolm Brogdon and All-Star PF Domantas Sabonis. The Pacers are just 2-4 straight up and against the spread in their last six games.

The Pacers have beaten the T-Wolves in four straight meetings while going 3-1 ATS, including a 134-128 win Feb. 17.

Timberwolves at Pacers: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Timberwolves +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Pacers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +2 (-110) | Pacers -2 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Pacers: Key injuries

Timberwolves

  • PG D’Angelo Russell (knee) probable
  • SG Malik Beasley (hamstring) out

Pacers

  • PG Malcolm Brogdon (hip) questionable
  • PF Domantas Sabonis (ankle) questionable
  • Myles Turner (ankle) questionable

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Timberwolves at Pacers: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Timberwolves 115, Pacers 107

Money line (ML)

Not only should the TIMBERWOLVES (+110) have covered against the Pacers earlier this season but they could’ve easily won that game. They coughed up a 10-point fourth-quarter lead and Indiana needed overtime to cover the 5.5-point spread by only a half-point.

While Minnesota will be without its leading scorer from that game in Beasley, Russell should be in the lineup and his skill set fits nicely in the backcourt with PG Ricky Rubio.

Speaking of “loss of production”, the Pacers could be without their top-two scorers and rebounders and top assist man. Sabonis had a 36-16-10 triple-double and Brogdon nearly had a triple-double with 32-9-7 in the first meeting with the T-Wolves.

Judging by the current pricing of Timberwolves-Pacers, it would appear at least two of Indiana’s three questionable starters will miss this meeting.

The possible frontcourt absences are the most troubling, considering T-Wolves C Karl-Anthony Towns has dominated the Pacers in his career.

“LEAN” to the TIMBERWOLVES (+110) for a half-unit until we see the final injury report.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS unless Indiana gets good injury luck and Minnesota gets 3 or more points then I’d take the points with the Wolves.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 231.5 (-110) is my favorite play in Timberwolves-Pacers because I don’t see where all these points are coming from.

KAT will probably have a monster game and Pacers SG Caris LeVert is due for a big scoring night.

If the three Pacers listed as “questionable” on the injury report are out, combined with Beasley’s absence, there will be 107 points missing between both teams.

Also, Minnesota’s defense has shown up recently; the Wolves held the Brooklyn Nets to only 112 points March 29 and have played to the Under in seven of their last 10 games.

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